What we wear (even on our faces!) says more about us than we might think. Welcome to the world of ‘lifestyle cues’...

A lifestyle cue is a subtle message we send out into the world through our habits, possessions, and choices. It could be the books you display, the trainers you wear, your go to coffee order… These decisions all signal how you see yourself, and how you’d like to be perceived by others.

Fashion glasses are a perfect example. By choosing to wear glasses you don’t need for vision reasons, you’re not just making a style choice, you’re aligning yourself with certain aesthetics, values, or even social groups. They’re like visual shorthand for “I read,” “I’m creative,” or “I work in a gallery and drink oat milk flat whites.” In short, fashion glasses aren’t about vision, they’re about the vibes you want to give off.

Fashion glasses are glasses without a prescription, with zero lens strength (which is why they’re also known as ‘zeros’). These aren’t glassed for vision correction; instead they are designed purely for style, and they’re currently being fully embraced by the fashion world.

Wearing fashion glasses is an opportunity to elevate your outfit. And as zeros have become more daring and design led, they’ve also become cultural signifiers- part accessory, part identity marker.

Think structured, sharp, and quietly confident. Square or rectangular frames suggest practicality and a no nonsense attitude. Often favoured in workwear wardrobes, square fashion glasses say “I mean business.” They’re classic, unpretentious, and give off an air of competence, whether you’re on a Zoom call or walking into a pitch.

Browline frames (where the top half is more pronounced) hint at intellect, heritage, and a touch of vintage flair. Made famous by thinkers and leaders in the 1950s and 60s, browline fashion glasses suggest someone who’s thoughtful, measured, and probably owns a curated bookshelf. They bring a cerebral edge, with a slightly retro twist.

Flirty, bold, and full of personality, cat eye fashion glasses are a style statement and unapologetically expressive. Oversized and dramatic, they suggest someone who enjoys standing out and isn’t afraid to mix elegance with playfulness. They say: “Yes, I am interesting. Thanks for noticing.”

In an age of carefully curated aesthetics, fashion glasses are more than just an accessory, they’re powerful lifestyle cues. Whether you’re going for smart and understated or bold and expressive, your frames are sending messages before you’ve even said a word.

So next time you put on a pair of zeros, just know, you're not just dressing your face - you’re telling the world who you are.